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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Development Chef to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract.
The role:
The Junior Development Chef is responsible for supporting the Food Operations Manager and Development Chef with designing and developing new dishes and menus for the Joseph Holt estate of food pubs.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with the Development Chef and the Food Operations Manager to create new and innovative dishes across our four varied menu concepts which keep Joseph Holt ahead of the competition.
Work independently to develop sound recipes/dishes with accuracy for different menus, bringing new products and ideas to the team.
Support the Development Team to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Provide training and support to kitchens across the company, when required.
Participate in brainstorming sessions to build a strong bank of ideas around menu and dish development.
Cook and present dishes clearly, accurately and persuasively where required.
Support the Development team with repeat sampling, when required.
To share efficacious best practice in our pubs and kitchens.
Understand operational capabilities.
Support on training within our kitchens across the North West, developing and delivering workshops.
Maintain and stock the development kitchen and associated stores.
The successful candidate:
Fully qualified chef with previous experience in a highly skilled culinary role, ideally working with multiple teams across multiple locations.
Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments and food innovations.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes.
Well organised.
Creative and able to think outside of the box.
Enthusiastic and positive.
Proven ability communicating with all levels of the business.
Willingness to visit and work from different sites and suppliers, where required.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Professional manner.
Ensure high quality and hygiene standards are maintained.
Experienced in training and mentoring kitchen teams.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team.
What we offer:
28 days holiday a year
Company discount card - 20% off food and drink when purchased together. 20% off accommodation
Company-wide celebrations and awards Various fundraising events and Star of the Month
Company Contributory Pension Scheme
Employee Assistant Programme available 24/7, 365 days a year
Incredible external discounts and rewards scheme
Ongoing training and extensive induction
Free onsite parking
The chance to gain a qualification through our apprentice scheme
Long Service Awards 10, 20, 30-, and 40-year awards
Who are we:
Joseph Holt is an independent, six-generation family-owned company, with 128 pubs across the Northwest, ranging from traditional community pubs, food led destination pubs and some with onsite letting rooms. Since 1849 we have been brewing a wide range of award-winning beers in our Manchester brewery, which have won 7 Gold Medals at the International Brewing Awards at the last 7 International Brewing Awards in the last 14 years alone. Alongside this, we have an ever-expanding Free Trade and sell beer to multiple types of accounts across the country. We are a friendly, family run Brewer and Pub Company that are passionate about what we do and the people who work for us. For over 100 years, we have fund raised for the Christie Hospital and also support different charity appeals throughout the community.
